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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,707.21, 23,562.09 and 5,844.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,707.21, 23,562.09 and 5,844.11 is: 8,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,707.21 : 23,562.09 = 5,844.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,707.21/23,562.09 = 5,844.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,707.21x = 23,562.09 × 5,844.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,707.21x = 137,699,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,699,327.98/15,707.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,766.63

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